Toluca Lake Magazine Issue Archive
January/February 2020
We’re bringing a local flavor to the topic that’s foremost in so many minds this time of year: health and wellness. Eating better, exercising more and feeling less stressed top the list of most popular New Year’s resolutions year in and year out — but of course, if changing our habits were that easy, we wouldn’t be making these same resolutions over and over again. Fortunately, Toluca Lake and its surrounding areas are full of resources to support you in following through on your health goals year-round, from pro fitness tips to a wealth of ways to practice self-care and look and feel your best in 2020. But embracing change for the new year doesn’t mean giving up on timeless traditions, so you’ll still find plenty of event coverage, a hilarious historical memoir and a super-sized Pets of Toluca edition here as well.
Make Your Resolutions Reality
We asked four of the Toluca Lake Tennis and Fitness Club’s top trainers for their tips on pursuing better health in 2020.
Self-Care Inside & Out
There are a wealth of health and wellness practitioners in and around our community that can help put you on a path to a better, healthier you, from the inside out.
Clark Gable, the Smoke House and the Roadster of Doom
It was a hot, sticky Saturday in July 1949. By 1:30 or so, there was a whole posse of cowboy actors heading to their favorite watering hole, the Smoke House Restaurant.
2019 Holiday Open House
Rain showers couldn’t dampen Toluca Lake’s festive spirit as residents, merchants and community groups celebrated the beloved tradition of the annual Holiday Open House.
A New Year in the Neighborhood
So many of you stopped by our table at the Holiday Open House to say hello, snap a festive photo and tell us what you love about our community and our magazine.
Turkey Trot Raises $10,000 for PALS and Beautification
The seventh annual Turkey Trot brought together runners, local families and community groups in festive fun benefiting East PALS and Toluca Lake Beautification Partners.
Kling Street Kids Keep Spirits Bright
Over 2,000 visitors flocked to Kling Street in Toluca Lake to enjoy a winter wonderland while helping children in need.
Menorah Lighting Sparks Holiday Cheer
Chabad of Toluca Lake Jewish Center celebrated the start of Chanukah with its annual Grand Menorah Lighting, featuring fun for the whole family.
Harmony Shares the Joy of the Season
Harmony Toluca Lake rang in the season with Holidays at Harmony, a free concert that benefited the Hollywood United Methodist Homeless Ministry and a local LGBTQ+ organization that works with homeless youth.
Freeway Ramp Makeover Celebrated
The Toluca Lake Beautification Partners and Greater Toluca Lake Neighborhood Council celebrated their significant achievement of transforming the appearance and safety of local freeway ramps.
Featured Pet: Nelson
Nelson is a lively border terrier, Brussels griffon and pug mix. He’s been living in Toluca Lake since he was rescued five years ago.
Featured Pets: Penelope, Theocritus & Valentina
Five-year-old Yorkshire terriers Penelope and Valentina and 1-year-old Maltese Theocritus Eros love beginning their day with a walk around Toluca Lake.
Featured Pet: Jet
Three-year-old Labrador retriever Jet moved to Toluca Lake when he was 8 weeks old. He loves walks in the neighborhood, especially during Halloween festivities, when he frequently appears in costume.
Featured Pet: Darling
West Highland white terrier Darling maintains the 18-year-long Westie tradition in her family’s Toluca Lake household.
Featured Pets: Kichai, Koa & Choctaw
Eleven-year-old Kichai, 4-year-old Koa and 14-month-old Choctaw have competed in American Kennel Club shows from California to Michigan.